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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, pp. 217-290.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the inertia of a given body grow?
(a) Through the exertion of the time/space continuum.
(b) By expanding beyond the known borders of the Universe.
(c) As more "ponderable masses" come into proximity.
(d) With an increase in gravitational pull.

2. Besides pure logical thinking what else is required to attain knowledge of the empirical world?
(a) The right equipment to prove theories.
(b) Experience.
(c) Faith.
(d) Experiments.

3. What has science not done?
(a) Given humankind the means to achieve an end to war.
(b) Freed people from religious heresy.
(c) Given humankind a sense of purpose.
(d) Freed people from superstition.

4. What is the goal of the Jewish people in Palestine?
(a) To restore Jewish tradition and to live side-by-side with the Arabs.
(b) To find a place to establish Israel that is not so disruptive to the Arab peoples.
(c) To have a joint government with the Arabs in Palestine.
(d) To relocate the Arabs to other Arab nations.

5. When does Einstein get in touch with his Jewish heritage?
(a) He never really does.
(b) He does from an early age.
(c) After going to Germany.
(d) After attending Jewish seminary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Einstein think will restore the heart of the Jewish people?

2. What could be organized to protect the world against nuclear power?

3. What should history do?

4. Neither intelligence nor institutions can substitute for what?

5. Why does Einstein put mathematics above other sciences?

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